Tonight, I’m playing in the semifinals of the Men’s 4.5 singles division of the Wimmer Electric tennis tournament in Salt Lake City. I’ve reached the semis in the 4.5s twice before, so I’m really looking to get into the finals. It’s a big draw and I’ve won 3 matches so far.

My last two matches have been tough 3 setters. Last night I beat the #4 seed, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4.

Yesterday and this morning has been pretty emotional for me. You see, yesterday was the last tournament, last match, and last day of the tennis career of Andre Agassi, my hero.

Andre Agassi has been a shining example to all of us, how we can become a better person, no matter what our standing in life. Andre has probably had it all most of his life. He could have just sit back and cruised the rest of his life and had fun. Yet, he chose to become a better tennis player, a better person, and make the world a better place. He has shown us that life is not about the wins or the trophies. It’s about the journey you take, the decisions you make, and the work and time that you put in that enable you to earn those wins, those trophies. And it is about making the choice that life is about more than just you and your personal wins. It’s about the worlds’ wins. Its about making the world better, not just yourself.

We have seen the last of Andre Agassi on a tennis court, but we have not seen the last of Andre Agassi. His true greatness has just begun. He will continue to be my favorite tennis player, my role model, and my hero.

I just bet Maria loves this commercial. I know I do. I love the McEnroe brothers singing “I feel pretty”. Wouldn’t it be great to see them in a booth together announcing a game.

Just finished watching a great match today. Roger Federer vs. Marat Safin in the Austrailan Open semi-final. It went the distance with both players having match points. Roger had 1 and Marat had 7. In the end Safin pulled it out 5-7, 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (8-6), 9-7.

Safin is quickly becoming my favorite player on the tour. Except of course, for Andre Agassi.